Bad Romeo by Leisa Rayven - Initial Thoughts; Ch 1 - 3

[Karina]

Our Contemporary Group Read this month is Bad Romeo by Leisa Rayven

Synopsis:

When Cassie Taylor met Ethan Holt at acting school, sparks flew. She was the good girl actress. He was the bad boy about campus. But one fated casting choice for Romeo and Juliet changed it all. Like the characters they were playing, Cassie and Ethan's romance seemed destined. Until he broke her heart and betrayed her trust. Now the A-list heartthrob is back in her life and turning her world around. One touch at a time.

Cast as romantic leads once again, they're forced to confront raw memories of the heartbreaking lows and pulse-pounding highs of their secret college affair. But they'll also discover that people who rub each other the wrong way often make the best sparks

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This next portion contains spoilers, do not scroll down if you haven't read Chapters 1 - 3

Discussion Questions:

Initial thoughts? What'd you think of the story? Did you like it? Did it live up to it's expectations?

This is Leisa Rayven's first novel, can you see her growing as an author? Did you like her writing style? This novel is written in present tense 1st person POV, do you think it worked for this story?

Chapter 1

When the story begins we're in the present with Cassie on her way to work, what are your initial thoughts of Cassie? Funny, Annoying? Personally I think she's hysterical, her mind is refreshing and real.

We immediacy know there's a him and we get the pleasure of meeting Ethan Holt. What're you're initial thoughts about Ethan?

We also meet some side characters Marco, Cody, and Lissa.

Chapter 2

We read Cassie's Diary in the beginning and see a little into her early years when she was still in high school. We learn her dreams about going to The Grove then were thrust 6 years in the past to her initial audition.

What're you're initial thoughts about The Grove auditions? We meet a ton of interesting people; Zoe being the main one. What're your thoughts on her. We can clearly see she knows how good she is as she isn't afraid to let everyone know.

We also see how easily Cassie falls into her routine of pretending to be someone she isn't. What do you think of her character from the first chapter to know? There is definitely a difference between the two Cassie's.

We meet Ethan and learn this is his third time auditioning and his last chance. What'd you think of their audition and what happens afterward?

Curious questions time!

I've never had to do anything like that before, I've never auctioned for an acting school before and I was curious if any of you have? Was it anything like The Grove audition, I want to hear all about it!

I have however been in a movie, The Amazing SpiderMan 2 and it was so much fun, have any of you ever been in a movie? Which one was it and how did you get into it?

Chapter 3

We're back in the past and get to meet Cassie's roommate Ruby, what do you think of her? She's very straightforward and as far as roommates go probably one of the better one,

We also meet Connor, another acting student. What do you all think of him and his relationship with Cassie? Any predictions?

The getting to know you exercise is definitely an interesting experience, what do you think of Cassie's peers? Everyone of them has something interesting and unique to their story.


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If you have anything else to mention please don't hesitate to post. These questions are pretty general because we're still meeting the characters. Ask anything you want though!

Chapters 4 - 8 will be posted sometime this week :)

[Marilyn]

Reading the first few chapters, I could not tell that she is a new author. I can definitely see growth. So far her writing style is in tune with the other new adult type books, first person point of view. I like how she goes back to the past and the diary is a nice touch as well. it makes this book different from the status quo.

Chapter 1: My initial thoughts of Cassie..I can tell she's going to be a fun character. she isn't annoying... yet. lol. Ethan? Although he's dark and mysterious, I think he is also going to be fun, maybe more so in a dry humor type of way.

Chapter 2: The Grove auditions were very entertaining. I felt like I was there. I was able to imagine the scene and I've never been to an audition in my life. Zoe is the typical mean girl who thinks everyone owe her something. Cassie's personality seems to have changed from the auditions to the present day, she's more confident, strong, and outgoing. I think she found herself throughout the years. The exercise with Ethan was very intense. they both realized that there was some chemistry between them. It's cute that neither of them wanted to own up to it though.

Chapter 3: Ruby. I like Ruby for the same reason Cassie likes her. she's straight and to the point. You're never going to have to wonder what she's thinking. I have a feeling that she's going to be very tough with Cassie when it comes to Ethan. I for see some warnings. Conner, just like Zoe is the typical all american got throb who thinks he can get whatever he wants. I think he's going to ask Cassie out, but she is going to turn him down. in return, they are going to become good friends. He too is going to warn her about Ethan. The get to know you exercises were hilarious. the cutting, robbery, drug addictions were unpredictable and priceless... especially because Cassie had never experienced any of those things. This is the point too where Cassie and Ethan form some tour of unspeakable bond.

[BookWorm 221]

Marilyn wrote: "Reading the first few chapters, I could not tell that she is a new author. I can definitely see growth. So far her writing style is in tune with the other new adult type books, first person point o..."

I had never read a book with such a setting, a performing art shcool and found it very entertaining and new.

[Maree]

i really enjoyed this book and thought it was well written. I'm not a huge fan of flipping between the past and the present so often but she did it well. The only thing that i didn't like is that you don't find out what he did to her in this book which is frustrating!! looking forward to the next one..

[Preet]

I stink at doing group reads, especially when the book is really good. I can't wait and end up reading the whole book.

I loved the book. It's dramatic, hot, and yet mysterious too. I loved how the book was told from both what was happening now and flashbacks. It's a great way to get a better perspective of everything that's happened to them. The only thing that could've made it better was if we had Ethan's point of view as well.

I liked Cassie. The present Cassie is level headed, guarded, snarky, but well put together. I was undecided on Ethan once it became clear he was the one who broke Cassie's heart.

I liked all the characters I met. It did bother me Cassie had two sides, but I also understood why she acted the way she did. She was coming from a small town with a sheltered upbringing and just wanted to be liked and to fit in. She was insecure about herself, when she didn't need to be.

[Jennifer]

I just finished the book and I loved it! I thought the book was well written - dramatic, mysterious, and funny! I'm looking forward to the next book Broken Juliet!